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title: "707988455 - ASTRID Task 327 - FORGE"
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# 707988455 - ASTRID Task 327 - FORGE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22fb38f6-d7aa-4e1a-9671-fb3611b86cb1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has awarded a contract for military research and technology services titled '707988455 - ASTRID Task 327 - FORGE'. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £1,980,054.45, and the contract period runs from August 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The tender period ended on July 17, 2023. BAE Systems (Operations) Limited t/as CORDA is the supplier for this contract.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in military research and technology services. SMEs would find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of July 28, 2023. The location for service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This is not an opportunity, it is a contract award notice in accordance with the Govt's transparency agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fb1795-cb14-4bd4-861c-fdaed215e73e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,980,054 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,980,054 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED T/AS CORDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fb1795-cb14-4bd4-861c-fdaed215e73e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fb1795-cb14-4bd4-861c-fdaed215e73e
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99c97641-7113-4f07-97cb-45fbcbac977a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e730f969-9c5e-4d97-8057-59099050fae7
  n/a

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